The Beyond The Game Podcast by Matthew Odell

#12 - David van Wetherill - The mindset required to break the Crutch World Marathon Record

David is a Paralympian, motivational speaker and endurance athlete who is pushing boundaries and inspiring a new generation of athletes. In Part #1 of our conversation with David, we discuss how: * Anchoring your motivation in purpose can improve performance * Mental tools to use when your pushing your physical and mental limits * His relationship with his physical conditions and limitations has changed over time

#11 - Zainab Alema -The bulldozer breaking down barriers in rugby

Zainab is a rugby player who last year become the first player wearing a hijab to play and score in Premiership Women's Rugby. Nicknamed the bulldozer for explosive power on the pitch, Zainab is using her platform off the pitch to challenge and breakdown down cultural and societal norms. In conversation with Zainab, we discuss👇🏼 - The importance of representation and legacy - The challenges she faced as a Muslim woman in rugby - The power of being authentic and staying true to yourself

#10 - Brent and Kyle Pease - The power of sport means everything to us

Brent and Kyle Pease are brothers. Kyle was born with Cerebral Palsy and together with Brent, the pair compete in endurance events including the prestigious Ironman Kona triathlon in 2018 and 2024. Together, they founded the Kyle Pease Foundation in 2011 following the completion of their first triathlon and the desire to share the experience of inclusion with others. In conversations with Brent and Kyle, we discuss👇🏼 - How Brent and Kyle's endurance journey began - How Kyle's has crafted his mindset - The journey from completing their first triathlon to returning to Kona in 2024 - How the Kyle Pease Foundation empowers individuals with disabilities thought sport

#09 Hannah Beacham (RED January) - "Can you find 1% of your day to move?"

Hannah Beacham MBE is the Founder of Red January, a UK based charity and nationwide movement backed by leading academics, politicians and even a study by the University of Oxford. In 2023, her contributions were formally recognised after being named on the Honours list and she was awarded an MBE. In Conversation with Hannah we discuss 👇🏼- How red January empowers it's community to get active - Why personal stories and annecdotes are the most effective form of marketing - What RED january has achieved in it's first 10 years - What is felt like to receive an MBE

#08 Luke Barrow (Two Pints Deep) - "I smiled and got on with it because that's what men do"

Luke is former footballer who, following the death of his mother, slipped into his own battle with mental health. Following his experience, Luke founded Two Pints Deep, a suicide prevention charity with a focus on men's mental health, which aims to foster connection and signpost to valuable resources. In conversation with Luke we discuss  👇🏼  - The men's mental health crisis  - His journey to founding Two Pints Deep  - Why there is never the perfect time to take your first step  - 3 simple tips of how to prepare for the 'first' conversation